The Legion Hall Bombing (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film
Released in 1978, The Legion Hall Bombing is a drama and tv movie film directed by Roland Joffé, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of the trial of Willie Gallagher, convicted of bombing the Strabane British Legion Hall in Northern Ireland, 1976. The transmission of this film was postponed by the BBC several times, and when it did finally air, it was shown with cuts; the writer, Caryl Churchill, and director, Roland Joffé, had their names removed from the credits in protest.
Who’s in it. The Legion Hall Bombing stars Robert Kavanagh as First Accused, May Ollis as First Witness, Ewen White as Prosecuting Counsel and David Kelly as Judge, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Legion Hall Bombing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Legion Hall Bombing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Legion Hall Bombing (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Legion Hall Bombing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Legion Hall Bombing?
- The Legion Hall Bombing stars Robert Kavanagh, May Ollis, Ewen White, David Kelly and Niall Tóibín.
- When was The Legion Hall Bombing released?
- The Legion Hall Bombing was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.